Gathering Strength

I didn’t hear from you for many years, and now you call me in the morning.

 After all these years, you decide to call.

 I am tired now, near exhaustion.

 It really is not a good time. Try me at home. 

If nobody picks up, you can leave a message, but don’t expect me to call you back.

 I did not hear from you for many years. 

I sat in mourning day after day, sleeping next to the phone, and you did not call. 

Now I am standing, and gathering strength. 

Don’t expect me to call you back tomorrow morning.